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An NBA blog from Newsday's Bobby Bonett

Rondo suspended for throwing ball at ref

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo reacts during

Photo credit: AP

Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended two games by the NBA for "throwing a ball at an official and striking him in the chest."

The suspension was announced today by NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson.

Rondo will be out tonight against the Mavericks, and Wednesday against the Thunder.

The incident happened late in the third quarter...

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